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Silverwood Theme Park, located just outside of Coeur d’Alene and an easy drive from Spokane Washington, brings the fun to northern Idaho. Like many theme parks, it is home to mind-bending roller coasters, live entertainment, and plenty of water rides to keep you cool. But unlike your average theme park, Silverwood is a labor of love, a privately owned park, in existence because of the hard work and foresight of one man, entrepreneur Gary Norton.

Since opening in 1988 as a showcase for trains and cars, Silverwood Theme Park has come along way. More than 8.5 million people turned the family-run park into one of Idaho’s most popular attractions. The 216-acre park provides a home to some 65 rides, live shows, and attractions, including the massive Aftershock coaster and the Boulder Beach waterpark. The park also takes advantage of its location, offering a long list of outdoor adventures as wild or mild as you like, from fly fishing to water skiing and hiking. Silverwood Idaho is a summertime attraction, open weekends in May and September and daily in between. It opens in October for a month-long Halloween celebration called Scarywood.

Getting Discount Tickets for Silverwood Theme Park

Getting Discount Tickets for Silverwood Theme Park

While it’s true you get a lot for your money you visit Silverwood, it’s always nice to save a little money. If you’re looking into getting discount tickets for Silverwood Theme Park, you have several options. One good way is to get a group together, and discounts begin with 15 or more tickets. If you’re traveling in a smaller group, you could purchase tickets online to save some money. Another option is a two-day pass, which allows you more time to experience all the things to do at Silverwood Idaho. Instead of buying tickets for every time you come to the park, frequent visitors should look into season passes, which also include free parking and discounts for park restaurants and the adjacent RV park. No additional tickets are required for the water park, so as long as you have a ticket to the park, you can visit the water rides.

Silverwood Theme Park Hours

Silverwood Theme Park Hours

Operating hours vary by season, and are longer on the weekends. In May and September, typical hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a few 8 p.m. closings. In June, July, and August, Silverwood Theme Park always opens at 11 a.m. Closing time is 7 p.m. for the waterpark, and occasionally for the theme park. Some of the weekends stay open until 9 or 10 p.m. You’ll need to check ahead for specific dates, but in generally, you have a good chunk of time to visit Silverwood Idaho. In the fall, Scarywood happens on select October evenings from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Silverwood Theme Park Rides

Silverwood Theme Park Rides

Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding thrills, kiddie rides or something in between, you’re bound to find a favorite ride at Silverwood Theme Park. The steel coaster, Aftershock, came from Six Flags Great America and stands 191 feet tall. Its 177-foot-drop whizzes by at 65 miles per hour.

Another favorite coaster, the Corkscrew, flips riders upside down for a few thrilling seconds, while Tremors is a favorite of wooden coaster enthusiasts from across the world. After the 103-foot drop, Tremors offers up four underground tunnels on the 60-mile-per-hour ride. To calm things down, step aboard the steam train, called Old Number 7, for a relaxing ride through the Idaho countryside.

Silverwood Theme Park Camping

Silverwood Theme Park Camping

While some people spend the day at Silverwood Idaho and then head off to other attractions, others want to make the most out of their visit. If you have a two-day pass, it makes sense to stay overnight close to the park. It’s not hard to find Idaho hotels in Coeur d’Alene; and if you make the 30-minute trip,you’ll find even more options with Spokane hotels. If you’re the type who likes camping, you don’t have to look any farther than the adjacent Silverwood RV Park. Nestled in the woods, the campground can accommodate 71 tent campsites and offers 132 full-service RV hookups. Those who stay overnight at the RV park can purchase discounted theme park tickets for their time at Silverwood.